Hancock Elementary School

3303 Taussig St.
San Diego, CA 92124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hancock Elementary School serves 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hancock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Hancock Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hancock Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hancock Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
43%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Hancock Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hancock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hancock Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Hancock Elementary School?
666 students attend Hancock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hancock Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Elementary School?
Hancock Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hancock Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Elementary School part of?
Hancock Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School 2024-2025 SY
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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